Rev. Henry Clay Smith Hensley, 90 of Rocky Top passed away October 4, 2015 at 6:11pm at NHC in Oak Ridge. Henry was born February 13, 1925 in West Virginia. Henry Served in the Navy during World War II on USS William Biddle. He was missing in action twice and honorably discharged in 1945. He was a retired Baptist minister and employee of South Central Bell. He was a faithful member of Longfield Baptist Church in Rocky Top. He was preceded in death by his parents Millard Fillmore Hensley and Nancy Varney Hensley; Step-Mother Connie Kyne Hensley; brothers, Forrest and Fred; and sister, Roberta Tincher.
Survived by:
Wife of 70 years..................................Mildred Jenkins Hensley
DaughtersMary DeLozier
Wanda Baird and husband Jerry
Son..Sam Hensley and wife Lucy
Grandchildren.Alisa Beard
Rob Baird and wife Suzanne
Rebecca Leach And husband Dustin
Clay Hensley
Great-Grandson.Jacob Beard
Step-Great-grandchildren Hannah, Nelson, and Miles Tate

The family extends a special thank you to the staff at NHC Oak Ridge for their compassionate care of our loved one.

The family will receive friends at Longfield Baptist Church on Thursday, October 8, 2015 from 5-7PM with the funeral Service to follow at 7PM with the Rev. Mark Stanley officiating. Family and friends wishing to attend his graveside service will meet at Bell's Campground in Powell, TN on Friday, October 9, 2015 for an 11AM interment. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Longfield Baptist Church Building Fund at 249 Longfield Road Rocky Top, TN 37769. www.holleygamble.com